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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.53 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.53 and 193.02 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.53 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.53 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.53 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 71,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,519.70/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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